9th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft out of Cypress Creek High School (Orlando, Florida) by the Phoenix Suns. Did not start playing basketball until he was 14.
Signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem.
Announced his retirement for playing for the NBA but will continue to play abroad.[July 2016].
Announced his retirement from the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[September 2017].
Joined the New York Knicks on a five-year, $99.7 million deal at age 28 in 2010.
Concluded his career with 15,994 points, 6,632 rebounds, 1,054 blocks and 1,050 assists.[September 2017].
Has 4 children with her estranged wife Alexis Welch a daughter Ar'e Stoudemire (b. 2005) a son Amar'e Carsares Stoudeemire Jr. (b. 2006), a daughter Assata Stoudemire (b. 2008) and a son Alijah Carsares Stoudemire (b. May 21, 2003).